US Bridges

East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 520 Ft East of Main Stree · Structure no. 000000003331090

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,698
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 103 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast Frankling Str
CrossesNewtown Creek
Location520 Ft East of Main Stree
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.16754, -76.81874
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek carry?

About 1,698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Frankling Str over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.